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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,650.76, 25,749 and 11,581.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,650.76, 25,749 and 11,581.08 is: 15,988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650.76 : 25,749 = 11,581.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650.76/25,749 = 11,581.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650.76x = 25,749 × 11,581.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650.76x = 298,201,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,201,228.92/18,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,988.69

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